Empowering riders

Adam Short on his path to the top, his Adele moment at Paris 2025, and why attention to detail is key

Four of the greatest riders of all time pinpoint the one horse that changed their lives – and the course of sporting history – forever, writes Kate Johnson

The chair of British Equestrian tells Lucy Elder about the one special horse who became her greatest leadership teacher, Olympic inspiration and making a difference in the horse world

Laura Collett picks the six horses with the biggest influence on her career

Riders born into successful equestrian families look to have a head start. But is it always an advantage to have such a legacy? Catherine Welton explores what it’s like to grow up as a member of “equestrian royalty”

The skills your horse learns on the hunting field can equip him for a surprising array of summer disciplines, finds Tessa Waugh